Altar Guild Girls Conference at St. Paul, Hamel on October 11

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hamel IL, is hosting a free conference for altar guild trainees, veterans, and aspirants on Sunday, October 11. Guest speakers are Rev. David Buchs of Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock AR, speaking on the biblical roots of altar guild service; and Mrs. Tori Egger of the Concordia Seminary Women's Association, speaking on hospitality in the parish. Conference attendees will also be introduced to the Altar Guild Girls program hosted at St. Paul, Hamel and Trinity, Worden, and given ideas about how to begin a similar group in their own parish or circuit.

The conference welcomes girls in 4th grade-high school, adult altar guild members, and anyone who would like to learn about altar guild. Doors will open at 1, and the conference will conclude around 7. Dinner will be provided to all registered attendees. The Altar Guild Girls conference is funded by the Lilly endowment through the Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways initiative of LCMS Worship.

Students and adults may register here by October 4. If you would like promotional materials formatted for use in your congregation, or if you have questions about the conference, please email altarguildgirls@proton.me.